Djibouti
Passports
Passport valid for
six months beyond date of departure required by all.Visas
Required by all except transit passengers not disembarking and continuing their journey by the same aircraft or ship.Types of visa and cost
Entry (visa de séjour); Tourist (visa de tourisme); Business (visa d’affaires); Transit (visa de transit). All visas cost US$59 Validity
From one day to three months. An extension may be granted in Djibouti on request to the Headquarters of the Police Nationale.Application to
The Embassy in Paris (see Passport/Visa Information). 10-day transit visas can be issued at the point of entry to visitors holding confirmed return air tickets. A fee will be charged. This facility is only available to nationals from countries where Djibouti has no diplomatic representation. Contact the Embassy in Paris for further information.Application requirements
(a) Valid passport. (b) Two application forms completed in French. (c) Two passport-size photos. (d) Fee of €50 plus €5 to cover postage within France or €6 to cover postage from abroad; the amount should be sent in the form of a postal or money order, not a cheque. (e) Return or onward ticket. Business: (a)-(e) and, (f) Letter from the employer or a letter of invitation from the company in Djibouti.Working days required
Three working days.
No Test Required
$US20 is levied on all passenge
Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in France
26 rue Emile Menier, 75116 Paris, France
Tel: (1) 4727 4922.
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600.Embassy of the Republic of Djibouti in the USA
1156 15th Street, Suite 515, NW, Washington DC 20005, USA
Tel: (202) 331 0270.Travel Advice
Djibouti shares with the rest of the region a high threat from terrorism. Travelers are at risk from terrorist attacks in areas frequented by Westerners.
Travelers should be aware of the risk of banditry if traveling outside the capital city.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
